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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,264.63, 36,245.18 and 16,833.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,264.63, 36,245.18 and 16,833.19 is: 23,229.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,264.63 : 36,245.18 = 16,833.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,264.63/36,245.18 = 16,833.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,264.63x = 36,245.18 × 16,833.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,264.63x = 610,121,952.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,121,952.99/26,264.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,229.80

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